US Bridges

US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.02 M N of W Church ST · Structure no. 100000220026010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,860
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,380 by 2029. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 13 Bus
CrossesUS 50 Bus
Location0.02 M N of W Church ST
RouteU.S. Route 13
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,860 (2009)
Projected traffic32,380 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus carry?

About 29,860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 Bus over US 50 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.